OLIVER SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OLIVER SPGS, TN

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The Oliver Springs Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Founded in 1989, the society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the town's rich history and heritage. The society operates a museum that showcases artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the town's past.

The museum is located in a historic building that was once the Oliver Springs Bank. The building itself is a piece of history, having been built in 1909. The museum's collection includes items from the town's early days as a bustling coal mining community, as well as from its later years as a center of industry and commerce.

In addition to the museum, the Oliver Springs Historical Society also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including historical walking tours, lectures, and community festivals. The society also maintains a research library that is open to the public for genealogical and historical research.

The Oliver Springs Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Oliver Springs and the surrounding area. Its dedicated members work tirelessly to preserve the town's heritage and share it with future generations.

OLIVER SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OLIVER SPGS TN. US MID #8404700303

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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OLIVER SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 409
OLIVER SPGS
TN
37840-0408

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MID # 8404700303
Name OLIVER SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 581584760
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.029396, -84.365807
CODES FIPS State Code: 47
FIPS County Code: 145
US Census Tract: 030900
US Census Block: 2005